Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida, explains vegetables and fruits are similar in terms of a serving and the size of the serving should be like a small fist or a tennis ball.
About eating meat, she says you can also get protein from other sources, such as beans, legumes, rice, vegetables and dairy products. "When we consume excess amount of animal protein, it can lead to having hypertension or gaining weight," she points out.
